Author: d-oboe
Date: 2005-11-24 02:00
Interesting article...
I wish everyone in ensembles would read that. It's really frustrating, especially for us double-reeders when ensembles play floating pitches.
You know the story, you and the and the other oboe get there 20 minutes early to warmup, tune to each other, and make sure your reeds are vibrating nicely. Then, 30 seconds before the A, the chainsaw..er...saxophone section whips out their instruments throws on a dusty reed, play 10 really high loud notes, and says "I'm ready to tune."
Then, 20 minutes later, the conductor GLARES at the oboes for being so out of tune. The saxophones happily sit there with innocent smiles on their faces, as they play at A=478
It's every player's duty to play in tune with the ensemble...but when does it stop? As oboes, and especially as a principal oboe, it is our job to promote good pitch in the orchestra/band, as the functionality of our instruments depends on it. Pushing in/pulling out our reed isn't a viable option!
I recall times in my college years when players were careless about pitch. I recall at least once a month I would have to interrupt the rehearsal for the band to tune. They were just so sharp! The band director didn't mind either...because at least someone cared about pitch!
D
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